Leo Puttock

Leo Puttock is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people find clearer ways forward. He holds a BACP credential and works from the United Kingdom. He aims to create a calm, accepting space for people to talk about stress, anxiety, anger and other concerns.

Leo has six years of experience working in the NHS, local charities and in private practice. He supports people with depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship difficulties and issues linked to identity and sexuality. He also helps with parenting strains, grief, body image and struggles with self-esteem.

His core style is person-centred, which means he listens closely and follows the person’s lead during sessions. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness to help people connect with their values and stay more present. Solution-focused ideas are used when short-term practical steps are helpful.

Leo often looks at how people act and react in relationships, and what patterns might be keeping them stuck. He can help explore attachment and feelings of abandonment, impulsivity, guilt and shame. He aims to make sense of difficult experiences without rushing the process.

He describes himself as an ally to the LGBT community and offers a respectful space for discussions about gender and sexuality. To begin, people are invited to make contact for an informal chat to see if his approach feels like a good fit.

How ACT and person-centred work fit into online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting controlled by them, then choose actions that match their values. It can support issues like anxiety, anger and the stress of big life changes. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being heard and understood, placing the person’s experience at the centre of the session to build trust and clarity. This approach is helpful when someone needs space to talk through painful feelings or identity concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional awareness, which can be useful for impulsivity, stress and managing urges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your needs and preferences and decide together what methods to try. Sessions often mix styles over time so that practical steps and deeper listening happen alongside each other.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when you only need a quick conversation. It can also let people work with a therapist from elsewhere in the UK without changing their daily routine.